Wombles Weekly

 Some weights were lifted off the shoulders around plough lane as the Dons were able to see out a 1-0 win at home to Harrogate Town. However this week it wasn’t going to get easier as the Wombles go up north to face promotion chasing Doncaster who have some of the best players in the division with the likes of Luke Molenyeux and Jordan Gibson.  One change from Harrogate saw James Tilley replace Aron Sasu at left wing back. The Dons started very brightly, dominating the ball and pushing Doncaster back. The fast start would benefit the Dons as a ball over the top fell to Stevens on the right hand side who looped one into the box for Ali Smith to stick a leg out and poke the ball past the keeper. 5 minutes in and it was already 0-1 to the Dons.  After some more early pressure the Wombles could have made it 0-2 with a low driven ball from Josh Kelly was just short of Stevens to try and guide the ball home. However it would all change for Wimbledon in the 28th minute as Jake R...

 After an okay point away to league leaders Walsall, the Dons are back on the road again as they face Swindon Town who have nothing really to play for.  The Dons really need a win to get themselves back in contention for the automatics. The first half saw a very scrappy game but a plethora of chances falling for both sides. Maycock coming the closest for the Dons who tries to bend it around the goalkeeper but a good save sees it out for a corner. Swindon had many chances to go ahead however Owen Goodman pulls out some tremendous saves, including a triple save just before halftime. The second half saw the introduction of Marcus Browne who replaced Matty Steven’s. His introduction saw him get on the scoresheet for his 4th goal of the season as he sends the Dons 0-1 up in the 60th minute. The Dons seem to sit back for the rest of the game and after a few balls into the box, Harry Smith, who is a handful, seems to be dragged down by Joe Lewis and a penalty is given to Swindon in t...

 After a crucial away win against Carlisle last weekend, it was important to back that game up with a win the following weekend. This week the Dons faced 17th place Barrow who really had nothing and still have nothing to play for.  The Dons make 2 changes with James Tilley back in favour over James Furlong and Marcus Browne in for Omar Bugiel who is out representing Lebanon. The first half was Wimbledon dominating the ball but ultimately didn’t do enough to get near the Barrow net with Steven’s coming the closest with a tap in just passing the tip of his boot. The second half however had all the action a neutral would want. The Dons open the scoring through Marcus Browne as he superbly finished into the far post to put the Wimbledon 1-0 up. As the 85th minute rolled by, Josh Neufville does excellently to beat his man and cross the ball into Matty Steven’s who ends his 7 game goal drought to put the Dons 2-0. If only the full time whistle has blown there… In the 88th minute Wim...

 After Tuesdays surprising defeat at home to Cheltenham, the Dons face their longest away trip this season as they head to Cumbria to face bottom of the league, Carlisle United. A win for Carlisle would help them get back on track towards survival and a win for Wimbledon would keep their automatic dreams alive.  Changes from Tuesday saw James Tilley left out of the squad due to some injury concerns which saw James Furlong replace him on the left side. Aswell as Callum Maycock replacing Marcus Browne in midfield and Ryan Johnson returns from injury to replace Issac Ogundere.  A promising start from the Wombles as inside 2 minutes they see themselves 0-1 up thanks to a clever strike from Callum Maycock placing it into the top corner. The start the Dons needed. The first half saw very little quality after the goal however a massive chance for Wimbledon to make it 2 came Bugiels way as a shot from Smith was fumbled by the Carlisle goalkeeper which fell kindly to Bugiel but so...

 After two really disappointing defeats to Bromley and Morecambe. It was crucial that Wimbledon had to win against fellow promotion contenders, Notts County. Aswell as the Dons, Notts county found themselves struggling in form of late as they just come off a loss to Barrow at home.   Changes in the side saw Sam Hutchinson come in for Ryan Johnson, who wasn’t seen in the squad at all. Aswell as Tilley for Furlong, Steven’s for Pigott and Riley Harbottle and Osman Foyo both make the bench.  The game started off in the Dons favour as they pegged Notts county into their own half with the first chance coming the way off Ali Smith who has a free header ,but at an awkward angle, off target. After a few good chances, James Tilley swung in a lovely corner to find an unmarked Joe Lewis to head home for his first of the season. It didn’t stop there for the Dons as Wimbledon just kept on coming at Notts. A ball found the path of Jake Reeves who lays it off to Ali Smith and after a bi...

 Following a 1-1 heartbreak at Colchester last weekend, the Dons had a full week of training to fully prepare for a tough game against Bromley. Bromley sit 10th in the league after Andy Woodmans side are looking to push for playoffs in their first ever season in the EFL. Wimbledon could do with a win to keep their hopes alive of getting an automatic promotion spot.  Wimbledon make zero changes from Colchester as Johnnie Jackson seems to know his best squad by now. The game started off heavily towards Bromley with the first chance coming to Micheal Cheek in the 1st minute where he is slipped through but drags his shot wide. An early let off… Bromley were threatening the Dons goal a lot in the first half with Wimbledon creating barely any.  The second half Wimbledon seemed to be up for it a lot more than the first. With a plethora of chances coming to the likes of Marcus Browne who has a shot cleared off the line heroically by Carl Jenkinson. However a header back to the Ow...